MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to under body and components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
general corrosion to under body and components
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers & under trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obviously incorrect/no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brakes slightly binding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc's are corroded and worn
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc's are corroded and worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust centre hanger broken(system still secure)
Exhaust corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear tyre sidewalls perished
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Uneven rear tyre wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
zero reading on smoke
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FG08 NFR registered?
FG08 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is FG08 NFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 NFR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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